This text provides far-reaching coverage of the essential topics taught on most environmental law courses, with the authors tackling the key debates and explaining the subject in its social and political context.
Environmental Law is structured thematically to provide far-reaching coverage of the fundamentals and allow students to develop critical thinking and high-level understanding. The accessible style provides clear content suitable for both new and experienced students of the subject.
Key Features
- Offers thorough coverage on the subject, with thematic discussions of key topics introducing debates and legislation from domestic and international perspectives
- Places the subject in context, providing an accessible introduction to the main themes and principles of environmental law for new students and those looking to develop their understanding
- Sets the scene with chapter overviews, case studies, and information boxes to engage students with the substantive law, significant issues, case law, legislation, and events
- Features chapter summaries and self-test questions to help readers consolidate their learning, and further reading lists to support independent study and assessment preparation
New to This Edition
- Analysis of the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the impact on UK environmental law
- Coverage of the Environment Act 2021 and the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection
- Discussion of the 'net zero' target under the Climate Change Act 2008 regime
- Treatment of key case law developments, including Fearn v Tate Galler; Finch; and Friends of the Earth v Heathrow Airport
Digital Formats and Resources
The 10th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http: //www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Industry Reviews
Review from previous edition This [is] an excellent textbook to provide an introduction to the subject of environmental law. It is clear and provides a very strong explanation to the difficult concepts that surround this subject. * Catherine Caine, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Exeter *
An excellent book for those studying a general Environmental Law module ... as a general frame of reference and as a particular source for specific issues. * Thomas Murphy, Senior Lecturer in Law, Ulster University *
This book has been and remains the first choice of undergraduate textbook in this area. ... It has not yet been and is unlikely ... to be surpassed in that role. * John Pearson, Senior Lecturer in Law, Manchester Metropolitan University *
